How to transport your luggage on Swiss rail

Do it yourself

Taking luggage on the trains

If you can carry your bags in one go, then you can take along your luggage yourself. You can put your luggage in the designated space over the seats, between the backrests, or at the end of the coach. Keep an eye on your luggage at all times. Theft mostly occurs at larger crowded stations.

If you have more luggage than you can carry, or if you want to travel more comfortably, then it's recommended to use a luggage service.

Storing luggage at the station

All larger rail stations have lockers you can rent for 24 hours. Many of them also have a staffed left luggage office where you can store your luggage for any amount of time.

Bike transportation

You can take along your bike in most trains. In some trains it's not possible. Some trains require a reservation. The timetable shows whether these exceptions apply. You need to buy a bike ticket. Packed folding bikes are free to take along.

Luggage services

There are various luggage services. Below is an overview of the options. Conditions may slightly vary by destination, so please check details before using the service.

Departure by plane

Basic Flight Luggage service:

From: about 35 "flight luggage" rail stations. Hand in before 7 PM on the day before your flight.

To: the rail station of Geneva or Zurich airport. If your flight is operated by Swiss (LX), Lufthansa (LH) or Austrian (OS), you'll get your boarding pass at the rail station, and the luggage will be transported to your destination airport.